FALL 2011 SYLLABUS

Approaches to abstraction: This critique class examines abstraction from pictorial themes, non-objectivity, abstract collage, and minimalism. Slide lectures, readings and class discussions concern historical precedents and the contemporary relevance of abstract painting.  

• SKETCHBOOK:Maintain a sketchbook for this class to include found imagery, preliminary drawings/collages, brainstorming; notes from critiques, slide lectures, and readings.

• CRITIQUE:  As the primary focus of this class, all students must attend every critique.

• SYLLABUS: Syllabus is subject to change at faculty’s discretion. 

• BLOG: An Abstract Painting Critique blog will be available 24/7 with relevant artists, articles and links throughout the semester and beyond: http://abstractpaintingcritique.blogspot.com/ 

• ATTENDANCE POLICY: No more than 2 unexcused absences in order to pass.  

• PUNCTUALITY: Tardiness disrupts the flow of class, deeply frustrates the professor and overall curtails your education: 2 tardies = 1 absence

• ELECTRONIC DEVICE ETIQUETTE: No cell phone or laptop use in classroom except for presentation purposes. All ringers must be silenced before entering classroom.
  

• GRADING: In order to pass this course, students must come prepared for class, complete all assignments and fully adhere to the above attendance policy.

• CRITIQUE SCHEDULE: If for any reason you need to miss your scheduled critique time, you are responsible for finding a student from the other group to swap times with. You may not be added to the other group without making this arrangement.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday 9/13

• Intro
• Assign critique groups
• 1st project assignment & questionaire
• Watch “Painter’s Painting”

HOMEWORK: If you don’t already have a sketchbook, get one to use for this class. Keep syllabus and all handouts with your sketchbook and refer to syllabus each week.

Tuesday 9/20

• Slides (Abstraction from image/text)
• Reading handout
• GROUP 1 Students introduce work       

HOMEWORK: Read article and make notes in sketchbook for class discussion on 9/27. Prepare at least 3 questions or comments to contribute to conversation.

Tuesday 9/27   

• Discuss Reading
• GROUP 2 Students introduce work

Tuesday 10/4   

• Group critique (GROUP 1)
• Presentation Assignment

Tuesday 10/11   

• Group critique (GROUP 2)
• 2nd project assignment (Non-Objective Painting and Synesthesia) 

 HOMEWORK: Assigned students prepare abstract painting review presentations

Tuesday 10/18: NO CLASS

Tuesday 10/25

• Abstract painting review presentations (Assigned students present 10 minutes each)
• Slides (Non-objective Painting)

Tuesday 11/1

• Group critique (GROUP 1)
• Final Project Assignment (Reductive Abstraction and Assemblage)

Tuesday 11/08:

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Tuesday 11/15

• Group critique (GROUP 2)

HOMEWORK: Assigned students prepare abstract painting review presentations

Tuesday 11/22

• Abstract painting review presentations (Assigned students present 10 minutes each)
• Slides (Minimalism and Assemblage)

Tuesday 11/29

• GROUP 1 Final Group critique (GROUP 2 leads critiques)
• GROUP 2 bring food or drinks for class

Tuesday 12/6

• GROUP 2 Final Group critique (GROUP 1 leads critiques)
• Group 1 bring food or drinks for class